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Chad Kinney

Gig Harbor, Washington, US

What a nice site. I got the urge to look up some info on Owen
Sound, the place of my maternal grandfather's birth. He was
born in OS in 1890 but moved to the UP of Michigan as a small
child where my great-grandfather had gotten a job as the
superintendent of a copper mine. My great-great-great
grandparents were settlers of OS in the 1840's. They emigrated
to Canada from Scotland in the 1820's before making there way
to OS. I visited OS as a small child in the 1960's but have no
memory of it. I hope to visit again some day

February 20 2017

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Lauren Todd

Miamisburg, Ohio, USA

Hello, My name is Lauren. I am from the city of Miamisburg, Ohio.
You are our "Sister City". I honestly do not know what that means.
But I just wanted to see what is up in Owen Sound, Canada. I
looked at your beautiful photo gallery. I just wanted to say you
guys have a wonderful area. I cant wait to visit some time. I
wanted to learn more about our "Sister City" and I did. Great site,
and great City!

May 04 2016

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Cindy Harrison

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Where to begin? Cindy Harrison here, I hung out in Owen Sound
back in the late 60's and on thru the 70's. Love to get in touch
with my old friends and be friends again. Not sure why we lost
touch, life is too busy sometimes I guess. My daughter thinks
that's a pretty bad excuse, well so do I. I just learned about
Bruce (Flash) Cummings passing in 2010. Where are you Cindy
Cummings? My partner in crime back in the day. I'm hoping
anyone I was friends with, will read, or hear about this entry and
want to get in touch with me. Bye for now. Cindy

January 08 2015

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Ernie Bartels

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Visiting this site after a while---easy to feel the nostalgia after so many years---fond memories of our stay from '51 ti '53---my dad's work at Northern Nurseries on 4th Ave. West,---OCVI, Harrison Park, Ireland's Book Store, Coats and Best books, Owen Sound Creamery, the Potato Chip Stand at the old City Hall, the Scopis Restaurant, Robert's Radio and Electric, the Waterfront, and the Loblaws Supermarket where I worked at the meat counter on Friday nights and all day Saturdays as a 'part time kid' while in Grade 11---and not to forget the progressive mayor, Eddie Sargent---who used to wave at us while driving down Main Street in his convertible Buick. Fond memories all---

February 28 2014

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Bob Chaisson

Vineland, Ont., Canada

Owen Sound will always be my home town.I have fond memeories of playing at the Rainbow Room dances on Friday nights with Brian Pawley and the Rythm Rockers and at the pavillon at Sauble Beach.

October 29 2013

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Barrett Rutherford

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Well ..... it has been a while since my last entry ..... another granddaughter, Paisyn Raine MacKay .... and I have retired from Westburne (formerly Ruddy Electric) where I started in O/S in 1976 ..... now working for an electrical connector manufacturer, Ilsco of Canada ..... for those who have been away for O/S for a few years you might enjoy checking out this link below (if it works) or just Google "Grey Bruce Image Archive" ..... you can also find it on Facebook and like the page and you will get amazing updates and read amazing stories of the O/S areas ..... might cost you some sleep though .....
http://www.greybruceimagearchives.com/
ENJOY ..... DBR

August 08 2013

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Lorraine Croft

Capreol, Ontario, Canada

Looking for old friends in the Owen Sound area..I moved there from England in 1970 and attended West Hill. My maiden name was Button. I moved to Capreol (Sudbury area) and would like to get in touch with some friends to reminice about the good old days..

January 16 2013

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Eva Shaw

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I was born in Chatham, ON and lived in ON for 40 years. My husband and I are researching areas to retire. Presently we are in Edmonton, AB and will not retire here. I like Owen Sound even though it has been a long time since I have been there. I would like to know if retirees have retired to Owen Sound from other provinces and what their experience has been.....we are looking to leave the cold freeze weather of AB due to mobility issues and arthritis problems.

January 07 2013

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Stu Wilson

Pelham, Ontario, Canada

Just finished walking the old neighbourhood, it brings back great memories of growing up in the 60's, Ryerson PS and OSCVI. Forever Owen Sound.

December 08 2012

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shirley stuck

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

is there anyone reading this that may have lived in Owen Sound in the 1950's and possibly went to St Mary's school or church. Would love to hear from you. My maiden name was Beatty.

June 18 2012

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Roy Canning

Niagara Falls, On, Canada

Interested in hearing from any old friends from Owen Sound. Finally retirered to Niagara Falls after almost 30 years on the Toronto Police force. Loving the life here!

June 17 2012

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Randy Thistel

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Hello Owensound. My ancesters settled in Owensound about 1858 from newfoundland (John Thistle) and lived there until the second world war. My father Lindsay Thistel grew up there. If anyone has a story or information about the thistel family of owen sound that they care to share please contact me

March 31 2012

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Ernie Bartels

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Greetings from Ottawa. It's interesting and revealing what Google's Streetview can do. When we lived at (then) 320 4th Ave. West, the little faux brick house was the sole building on a dirt lane---and right across from (then) Northern Nurseries where my dad was the 'head guy' in the early '50's. Now 352 Beatty Ave, is just one of many fine homes in a much-developed part of the fine city of Owen Sound---of which I have many fond memories---OSCVI, Harrison Park, the waterfront, the various cinemas, radio station CFOS, and friendly shop-keepers.

June 07 2011

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Dave Ferguson

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Had a family cottage on Williams Lake when I was young. Our "Treat" was going to Rockford for ice cream and shopping in the "big City" of Owen Sound. (Maybe a movie as well). Miss the fireworks and the old Owen Sound softball tourney as well. Seeing the Attack win the OHL championship brought back the good memories.

May 17 2011

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ALAN SIM

FETTERCAIRN, KINCARDINESHIRE, SCOTLAND

Is there any Sim's out there ??? my Grandfathers brother emgrated to the Owen Sound area about the late 1800's or the early 1900's.
He was William Neil Sim and came from Fettercairn a small village 30 miles south of Aberdeen Scotland